Mohamed bin Zayed, Sisi discuss UAE-Egypt cooperation

His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of U.A.E. Armed Forces, and Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, discussed yesterday the fraternal cooperation between the U.A.E. and Egypt, matters of common interest for the two countries, and the international and regional situation.
The discussions took place as President el-Sisi received His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and members of his delegation at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo.
President el-Sisi welcomed H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and his delegation, expressing his delight at meeting with His Highness again to discuss bilateral relations between their brotherly countries.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed conveyed to President el-Sisi the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his wishes for progress and prosperity for the leadership and people of Egypt. He noted the depth of the historic and fraternal relations between the two brotherly counties and their keen interest in bolstering them in the service of their interests in all spheres.
His Highness the Crown Prince affirmed U.A.E.'s interest, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in remaining the best supporter of Egypt towards a new renaissance and a new start in order to enable it to confront the different challenges in a in a patriotic spirit that will enable it to continue its process of development towards the achievement of the Egyptian people's aspirations for a future full of well-being, progress and growth.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, in his remarks at the meeting, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, U.A.E. Foreign Minister, added that the leadership and people of the U.A.E. stand alongside Egypt based on its strong belief in the stature of Egypt as the region's strategic lynchpin and as a safety valve for Arab countries and their peoples, as well as in the importance of its vital regional and international role.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed noted the constructive role Egypt plays as it supports the regional efforts to achieve stability and combat terrorism and violence. He also expressed his confidence that Egypt, with the help of the determination of its people and national institutions, will restore its vital stature and leading regional role.
The two sides discussed the excellent fraternal U.A.E.-Egypt relations and their growth and development thanks to the support given by the leaders of the two countries towards the achievement of common strategic interests of the two countries and their peoples.
They also discussed the continuance of coordination, the enhancement of economic and trade relations, as well as support for the creation of strategic partnerships between the nations' relevant bodies and institutions in different sectors.
On his part, the Egyptian President requested H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to convey his greetings and best wishes to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
President el-Sisi expressed his delight and satisfaction with the advanced level achieved by the fraternal relations between Egypt and U.A.E. He also expressed his country's interest in bolstering and developing these relations for the interests of the two countries and their people.
President el-Sisi noted the development initiatives that the U.A.E. has been taking for the Egyptian people since the establishment of the historical relations between the two countries by the U.A.E.'s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The parties also discussed the regional, Arab and international developments, exchanged views on matters of common interest and stressed the need for making all efforts to achieve peace, security and stability, as well as for combating terrorism and extremism in the region.
Also present at the meeting from the U.A.E. side were Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority (EAA), Mohammed bin Nakhira Al Dhaheri, U.A.E. Ambassador to Egypt and Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouie, the Under-Secretary of the Court of Abu Crown Prince.
Those present on the Egyptian side were Prime Minister, Ibrahim Mehlab, Army Commander-in-Chief and Defence Minister, Colonel General Sedqi Sobhi, Minister of Petroleum, Sherif Ismail, Minister of Education, Mahmoud Abul Nasr, Minister of Electricity, Mohamed Shaker el-Markabi, Ambassador to the U.A.E., Ihab Hammouda, and Presidential spokesman, Ihab Badawi.
Later, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi hosted a luncheon in honour of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan which was attended by members of the Crown Prince's delegation, the Egyptian Prime Minister and senior Egyptian officials.
Source: WAM